King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
URN: 138937 • Birmingham B20 2HL
Overview
- Name
- King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
- URN
- 138937
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 61.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kiran Takhar (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01215548122
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Lane, Birmingham B20 2HL
Summary
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is a secondary academy located in Birmingham, serving a diverse student population of 1,065 girls. As part of the King Edward VI Multi Academy Trust, the school is committed to inclusivity and equity, striving to eliminate barriers to education for all students. The academy promotes a strong sense of community through its house system, encouraging teamwork and participation in various competitions throughout the academic year.
The school is recognised for its commitment to high academic standards and has achieved the High Performance Learning (HPL) World Class Schools Quality Mark, reflecting its belief that all students can excel. The curriculum is designed to foster scholarship, character, and community, with a focus on developing advanced cognitive skills and values. Additionally, the academy is an International Research School, promoting a culture of research-informed practice among staff to enhance educational outcomes.
With over 51% of students eligible for free school meals, King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy plays a vital role in serving its local community, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive academically and personally.
The school is recognised for its commitment to high academic standards and has achieved the High Performance Learning (HPL) World Class Schools Quality Mark, reflecting its belief that all students can excel. The curriculum is designed to foster scholarship, character, and community, with a focus on developing advanced cognitive skills and values. Additionally, the academy is an International Research School, promoting a culture of research-informed practice among staff to enhance educational outcomes.
With over 51% of students eligible for free school meals, King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy plays a vital role in serving its local community, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive academically and personally.
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- Inclusion & SEND (sen)
- School Calendar Site Accessibility (Languages) Search for:Search Button (calendar)
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (other)
- Parents (other)
- Students (other)
- The Sixth Form (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
- Site Accessibility (Languages) (other)
- Staff (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Capacity
- 1021
- Pupils
- 1065
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 1065
- FSM %
- 51.20
- Open date
- 2012-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-05-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1065 | 0 | 1065 | 1021 | 51.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1058 | 0 | 1058 | 1021 | 42.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1003 | 0 | 1003 | 1021 | 36.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1003 | 0 | 1003 | 1007 | 36.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 971 | 0 | 971 | 1007 | 36.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 957 | 0 | 957 | 1007 | 29.90 |
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